OK. Sorry about getting all excited and rushing in about a stage 2 event. But I would like to try and organise a long weekend ride sometime in the new year while the weather gods are still kind to us. My pick would be Drake as a 1-2 overnight base camp. Obviously if some of you guys/gals were coming up from a fare way down , then you will organise rest stops along the way. There are so many fantastic ride roads all around that area that I'm sure that it would be a great location. John and I did Cowra to Drake comfortably in one day, and he was aboard his Triumph Tractor. I'm not suggesting that that is what everyone should do. Only pointing out that it is pretty easy. I truly hope that we can get something going and look forward to any ones interest.

Back in to Canberra with2600kms on the clock - 200 to but not until Wed. Putty rd was good as damp but not raining. Very much enjoyed the whole ride, some bits more than others! Great to catch up and many thanks to Hammy for making it happen. Will need to start saving as bank balance is looking sick! Will post photos later in week. Cheers.

What a ride !!!!! It started with Ewok meeting at my place on Thursday, then off to Muswellbrook to join Madmax for a stop over. Right from the get go the weather was not kind, 30 mins from home we hit fog on the freeway with visability at 20 meters, luckily it didn't last too long. After approx 5 hrs we made it to Muswellbrook riding thru a variety of conditions. After a night tryin to sleep in between a snoring contest ( psst I think Madmax was the winner) off we rode to meet up at Uralla with Recycled and brother Dave. Then thru to Armidale , Tamworth , Tenterfield and arrive Friday arvo at a little place named Drake and the Lunatic Hotel, where the whole district gathers for a good time. Nice pub with nice owners also had nice food and nice accommodation . You know it was just, well NICE. We as in Madmax ,Ewok and myself settled in to 1 of the 2 units there . Bosco and Co (Chris) had the other unit. The rest bunked up in the fitted out shipping containers with ensuites. After eating and drinking the night away it was once again time for the snoring contest, this time with Madmax locked away in his own room of the unit it was sort of a 2 horse race with Ewok the clear winner as I don't snore ( says me). Anyway enough bedtime stories, woke Saturday to beautiful (no not sunshine, more rain) Cleared up about 11am. Hammy organised a ride into Queensland via a road only fit for Honda Blackbirds called The Lions Road. This is where a group of 8 riders whittle down to one. Firstly the 3 at the back lost the leading group who also lost the leading rider. After remaining 7 found each other we continued on and this time the 2 at the back lose the pack and arrive at a T intersection. Flipped a coin turned left and found other 5 at a pub at Rathdowney. Still unable to contact the original leader it was decided that 3 of us would back track the Lions Road while the rest carried on a different track back to Drake This is where 3 become 1 as I headed back to where I came into town, thinking I was soon to be followed by other 2 but they had come in on a different road to me and were long gone by the time I turned around. So from 8 to 1 we are. Off back tracking I go with no sign of missing rider. At the end of the day everyone made it back to Drake in one piece. Saturday night at the Lunatic Hotel is Karaoke night which was interesting. Some of my favourite songs were murdered by local Karaokers ,but fun was had by all. Hammy had organised a birthday cake for Boscos wife Chris which was handed out by the owner Desley ( Des). Chris was quite shocked about it all. Sunday morning rolls around and it's time to say goodbye to Hammy, John, Kiwisteve, Bandit Dave, Bosco, Chris. The rest of us headed back the way we came and then parted with Recycled and Dave at Armidale I think it was. Muswellbrook here we come, rolls into town around 4pm. Had a strange conversation with the guy at the Motel reception while checking in about his "IDEAS" and Barrack Obama wanting to use them, we almost walked out!! Walk to nearest pub (16mins) to finish off the day. Monday morning was Madmax's turn to say goodbyeas he was taking a different route home than Ewok , Baz and myself. I know your thinking, f**king shut up. Ok Lets round it up now.

Thanks to all involved for a great 5 day trip, personally covered approx. 2100ks. Thumbs up for the Holeshot Corbin seat I recently purchased off Crimsomdawn. Don't think I could have done it on stock seat.

Another thanks to Baz for taking Ewok and myself on the Putty Road (very nice).

And lastly to Hammy for organising the event, Job well done!!!!!

Cheers Boatz.

PS. I have tried to protect the names of the innocent as much as possible.

MM, Sorry I wasn't home to provide you with accommodation as planned. Bloody work rang to say I had to travel to Bathurst on Sunday (like Cowra ride). Just got home last night. Maybe next time mate. I can assure you of one thing, you won't beat me in a snoring competition according to my wife. I don't know how though because I don't snore either???

MM, Sorry I wasn't home to provide you with accommodation as planned. Bloody work rang to say I had to travel to Bathurst on Sunday (like Cowra ride). Just got home last night. Maybe next time mate. I can assure you of one thing, you won't beat me in a snoring competition according to my wife. I don't know how though because I don't snore either???

No problem mate.

I have a theory about women and snoring. They snore so loud themselves that when they hear it they think its their partner.

MM, Sorry I wasn't home to provide you with accommodation as planned. Bloody work rang to say I had to travel to Bathurst on Sunday (like Cowra ride). Just got home last night. Maybe next time mate. I can assure you of one thing, you won't beat me in a snoring competition according to my wife. I don't know how though because I don't snore either???

No problem mate.

I have a theory about women and snoring. They snore so loud themselves that when they hear it they think its their partner.